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Gang takedown in Nassau County leads to 35 arrests

Children were living inside one of the homes, and police waited for the kids to get on the bus before taking action.

Molly Bruton

Apr 21, 2026, 10:10 PM

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A gang takedown in Nassau County led to 35 arrests, according to police.

Police say one of the suspects is charged with attempted murder, and four women are charged with assault.

New video shows police raids in Hempstead Tuesday morning, targeting two homes, just 1,500 feet apart.

Authorities say three of five people arrested are linked to gangs.

Children were living inside one of the homes, and police waited for the kids to get on the bus before taking action, according to officials.

Ten illegal guns, other weapons and drugs were seized.

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